President's Cabinet

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia, which is governed by the Board of Regents. Michael Shannon, Ph.D., as president of the University of North Georgia, leads a professional faculty and staff serving students across UNG’s five campuses and online.

Executive Participation Request

Michael Shannon, Ph.D.Profile page

President

president@ung.edu

Senior Leadership Team

Chaudron Gille, Ph.D. Profile page

Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

chaudron.gille@ung.edu

Price Memorial, 321, Dahlonega

James TerryProfile page

Senior Vice President & Superintendent of the Cadet Leadership

james.terry@ung.edu

Jennifer Herazy, Ed.D.Profile page

Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff

jen.herazy@ung.edu

Jason Matt

Sr. VP for Business Operations & Chief Operating Officer

jason.matt@ung.edu

Price Memorial, 206, Dahlonega

Alyson Paul, Ph.D.Profile page

Vice President of Student Engagement and Success and Chief Student Success Officer

alyson.paul@ung.edu

Price Memorial, 211, Dahlonega

Cabinet Members

Elisabeth Burgess

Elisabeth Burgess

Dean, College of Arts and Letters

elisabeth.burgess@ung.edu

Jarad Conner

Jarad ConnerProfile page

Interim Vice President for Financial Services/Chief Financial Of

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

jarad.conner@ung.edu

Downtown Office Building, 221, Dahlonega

Carolynn DeSandre, Ph.D., CNM, FNP-BCProfile page

Dean of College of Health Sciences & Professions

Assistant Professor

carolynn.desandre@ung.edu

Health and Natural Sciences, 422, Dahlonega

Eddie GarrettProfile page

Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing

eddie.garrett@ung.edu

Price Memorial, 110, Dahlonega

Mary Gowan, Ph.D.Profile page

Dean, Mike Cottrell College of Business

mary.gowan@ung.edu

Cottrell Center, 364, Dahlonega

Sheri Hardee, Ph.D.Profile page

Dean, College of Education/Professor

sheri.hardee@ung.edu

Newton Oakes Center, 127, Dahlonega

Jill HolmanProfile page

Chief Audit Officer

jill.holman@ung.edu

Downtown Office Building, 113, Dahlonega

John LeybaProfile page

Dean of the College of Science & Mathematics

john.leyba@ung.edu

Health and Natural Sciences, 404, Dahlonega

Tee MitchellProfile page

VP for Strategic Enrollment Management & Chief Enrollment Officer

tee.mitchell@ung.edu

Mary Rob PlunkettProfile page

Athletics Director

maryrob.plunkett@ung.edu

Steven Smith, Ph.D.Profile page

Vice President Regional Campuses

steven.smith@ung.edu

Jeffrey TarnowskiProfile page

Vice President for University Advancement

jeff.tarnowski@ung.edu

Price Memorial, 204, Dahlonega

Jeff Turk, Ph.D.Profile page

Dean and IESA Academic Advisor

IESA Director

jeff.turk@ung.edu

Art & Technology Building, 2102, Gainesville

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

Bold Forward!